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WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or blade
contact. Contact with a blade or thrown debris
can cause injury or death.
• Replace a broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using the machine
again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
machine or through openings in the mower.
Storage
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
General Information
1. Perform the recommended annual maintenance
procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 15).
2. Clean under the machine; refer to
Washing Underneath the Machine (page 23).
3. Remove chaff, dirt, and grime from the external
parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of
the machine.
4. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Inspecting the Blades (page 21).
5. Service the air filter; refer to
Servicing the Air Filter (page 16).
6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
7. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with
paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
8. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the
battery charger and store the machine in an unheated
area. If you must store the machine in a heated
area, you must charge the battery every 90 days
(electric-start model only).
9. Fold the handle for storage; refer to
Adjusting the Handle Height (page 10).
Preparing the Fuel System
WARNING
Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long
periods of time and explode if it comes into contact
with an open flame.
• Do not store gasoline over long periods of time.
• Do not store the machine with gasoline in the
fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with
an open flame. (For example, a furnace or a
water heater pilot light.)
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any
enclosure.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to
the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer. Empty
the fuel tank when mowing the last time before storing
the machine.
1. Run the machine until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
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